We love celebrating our residents any way we can, and resident birthdays are especially important to us. But when a resident reaches a very special birthday milestone –– age 100 and beyond –– we get extra excited! Below are a few of our...
Read MoreCity of Portage 21st annual senior health fair makes grand return after three year hiatus
Following a three year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Portage held its 21st annual Senior Health Fair this Thursday at Woodland Park. Sponsored by the Mayor’s Senior Advisory Committee and open to the whole Region, an abundant...
Read More97-year-old Franciscan Health Crown Point volunteer still going strong after nearly 50 years
Vivian Kelby has logged more than 37,500 hours volunteering at Franciscan Health Crown Point over the past 47 years. That’s the equivalent of more than four years of her life spent in service to others. The 97-year-old woman said her...
Read MoreNature Notes
Dec. 8 — In late afternoon I counted 19 geese cruising on the lake. Maria Center resident, Antoinette, having arrived from an adventure driving the Lewis and Clark trail out west, was good company on several observations during this unseasonable...
Read MoreFranciscan Health keeping seniors on PACE with comprehensive care program
Service highlighted during National Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly Month After the death of his wife, Paul Willy realized he needed help. He sought the Franciscan Health Dyer Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly or PACE. The...
Read MoreTips For Ensuring Seniors’ Safety At Summer Picnics
After a dreary and cold winter, the summertime feels like a breath of fresh air. The long days, the flip-flops, and the ice cream are probably the best parts! For seniors, the summertime is an enjoyable time to get out of their homes and socialize in...
Read MoreTesting for osteoporosis: Assessing your risk for bone breaks
As people age, they become more likely to develop osteoporosis, a disease that occurs when bones lose density and mass. This can cause bones to be brittle, weak and easily broken. The good news is, if you’re at-risk of osteoporosis, there are...
Read MoreCenter for Hospice Care Awarded CHAP Accreditation
Community Health Accreditation Partner, Inc., (CHAP) announced today that Center for Hospice Care (CHC) has been awarded CHAP Accreditation under the CHAP Hospice Standards of Excellence. CHAP Accreditation demonstrates that Center for Hospice Care...
Read MoreInspired to become nurse by grandfather and classmate, Diana Coye becomes Rittenhouse Village at Valparaiso’s Director of Nursing
Rittenhouse Village at Valparaiso welcomes its new fully seasoned Director of Nursing, Diana Coye. A woman who has stepped up and been on the front lines of many international crises, Coye has never said no to saving lives in times of...
Read MoreOSTEOPOROSIS Screening Package
For those age 65 and over... prevent fractures and maintain bone health as you age. Includes: Non-invasive, 10-minute DEXA Bone Density Scan Osteoporosis Clinic Nurse Practitioner Consultation Conducted at CareFirst Imaging Center, 7860 Burr St,...
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